1st time at Portillo's. All I can say is wow. The Portillo hot dog was awesome. The Maxwell Street Polish sausage was amazing. The chocolate eclair cake was out of this world. Everything had great taste, price is reasonable and great customer service.Joey V says, "I'll be back "
Great service! Clean place. Employees are all decently satisfied, it seems. They all smile. They quickly notice you and ask if you need anything or a refill despite being super busy. Very polite.I didn’t like how flimsy the chili dog packaging was (we dined in but I mean what the chili dog came in). However, their good attitudes make up for it.Great service!
Good first experience. Burger was tasty for someone who usually prefers a medium patty to a char-grilled well one. The cashier was really friendly and funny, and food was prepared pretty quickly.While more expensive for a burger combo than your run of the mill fast food at a place that doesn't offer wait service, the burger and fries were better than average in portion size and taste. Next time definitely going to downsize the meal and try a shake or dessert option.Overall, I'd go again, but for $17/person for a lunch meal after upsizing charges and taxes, there are definitely better options for lunch specials nearby that offer better value for the money and more exciting/tasty options. For dinner, where specials are less common, Portillo's is a solid pick.
Simple, straightforward, american cuisine! Everything was made to perfection. I had the Chicago dog, which I believe is a must try for any adventurous eater in their life. I have to say it is the most unique preparation of a dog I've eaten and in a good way. We also had the cheese fries, I tried the onion rings, and had a chocolate malt shake which was one of the best I've had. The order was on time, correct, and everything you'd need for to go was in the bag (napkins. Utensils, etc.) Absolutely loved the food and the environment, although I took the food to go. Only thing I'd say is their large is quite large so the portion sizes were a little big for me, especially the shake so keep in mind it'll be more than enough, even for some heavier eaters out there like myself.
great variety, fast and tastes great
This a taste of sweet home Chicago. If you haven't been here before, come hungry. You have to try a real Chicago dog at least once in your life, right? These guys do it right. After you've had that, you must try an Italian beef sandwich. I like mine slightly wet, with AuJus on the side, but they'll make it any way you want it! For dessert you really have 2 awesome choices. Either their homemade chocolate cake, or they're chocolate cake shake. I prefer the latter, but it's almost like a meal in itself. You would be crazy not to go here!
So yummy. A taste of Chicago
Great place with great food that reminds me of Chicago. Their hotdogs were phenomenal along with their Italian beef sandwiches. And their chicken sandwiches aren't half bad. they also had amazing milkshakes and cake but no actual ice cream unfortunately. Loved the decor though. I do wish there were more of these then there currently is in the world.
I have lived in Chicago for several years prior to moving to Tampa. My husband is your typical suburban Chicago guy who enjoys his beef sandwich. So yes, we indulged like fat people eating Al's, Portillo's and (insert famous Chicago beef sandwich places here) when we feel like we earned it, which is usually after we walked 5km with the dog.So when I aced my US citizenship interview in Tampa, what did we do? Celebrate at Portillo's like fat Americans that we are (ha, I am now an American!), ordered grand chocolate cake milk shakes that are around 1500 calories per drink, onion rings, fries, and beef sandwiches. It's just the price of freedom.Everything in this Portillo's is the same as with Chicago, even the onion rings and the yummy shake. But, I have to say, the beef sandwiches are too dry. In Chicago, no matter which branch you go to, if you order a dry beef sandwich, it will still be soggy enough to wet the bread. You bite into it and the sauce will explode in your mouth and melt with the beef. However, in Tampa's Portillo's, the beef sandwich is so dry, you taste the iron in the beef. It's sad.I certainly felt less American as there's less oil, less fat, and less calories enveloping my mouth in this particular Portillo's. I hope they improve it to Chicago's standard because I am willing to gain 30 pounds to get to eat those great sandwiches again.
great food! reasonable prices.